Summary - Brittains Farm, Brittains Lane TN13 2JW
6 bed 1 bath Detached
Grand Grade II farmhouse on 3.4 acres, minutes from Sevenoaks station — major renovation opportunity..
• House and outbuildings total over 10,000 sq ft
• Approximately 3.4 acre plot with stream and varied gardens
• Large detached barn with 15th‑century origins
• Grade II listed — significant restrictions and consent required
• Requires full updating and modernisation throughout
• Only one bathroom for six bedrooms (limited modern facilities)
• Older stone walls likely uninsulated; glazing pre‑2002
• Very expensive council tax and ongoing maintenance costs
Brittains Farm is an exceptional listed stone farmhouse set within about 3.4 acres, just 0.5 miles from Sevenoaks station. The main house and outbuildings together exceed 10,000 sq ft, offering grand reception rooms, high ceilings and pronounced period character including inglenooks, exposed timbers and an elegant staircase. A small stream and a walled garden create a private, pastoral setting that attracts wildlife and provides varied outdoor spaces.
The estate includes numerous characterful outbuildings — a large barn with 15th‑century origins, coach house, stores and stables — presenting genuine potential for conversion subject to listed‑building consent. The house itself needs comprehensive updating and modernisation: services are present (mains gas boiler and radiators), but the fabric shows age (stone walls likely uninsulated, older double glazing) and the property requires significant renovation to meet contemporary standards.
Important practical points: the farmhouse is Grade II listed, which protects many features but will complicate alterations and may limit some development or extension plans. There is only one bathroom recorded for six bedrooms and the council tax is very expensive; prospective buyers should factor in refurbishment costs, listed‑building consent timelines and ongoing maintenance for a large historic estate.
This is a rare opportunity for a family seeking a grand, historically rich country home within easy commuting distance of London, or for an owner‑occupier developer who can navigate listed‑building requirements to restore and adapt the buildings sensitively. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale, setting and scope for renewal.
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